The pre-Michael Jordan Bulls dynasty

The Bulls had their first winning seasons starting in 1970, when they posted four consecutive seasons with 50 or more wins. Those teams never won an NBA championship, however. The stars on those teams are pictured here (left to right): guard Norman Van Lier, forward and team captain Chet Walker...

The Bulls had their first winning seasons starting in 1970, when they posted four consecutive seasons with 50 or more wins. Those teams never won an NBA championship, however. The stars on those teams are pictured here (left to right): guard Norman Van Lier, forward and team captain Chet Walker... (Tribune photo by Ed Feeney)

The Bulls had their first winning seasons starting in 1970, when they posted four consecutive seasons with 50 or more wins. Those teams never won an NBA championship, however. The stars on those teams are pictured here (left to right): guard Norman Van Lier, forward and team captain Chet Walker...